Hi friends, I’m Michelle from Opting Out, based in Brighton, UK. Here I share regular posts on slow living, post-capitalist rest, and opting out of burnout culture, plus my weekly Weekend Mood Board of what’s currently inspiring me. There’s also Slow Reading Group and occasional yoga nidra rest practices. It’s my dream to create a community of misfits, questioners and resters. Are you in?

What I’m reading:

What I’m enjoying:

The new Samurai exhibition at the British Museum was amazing:

Part of the Heart Sutra

What I’m Noticing:

That life often weighs heavy in these times.

How much I don’t know.

What I’m listening to:

What I’m Eating:

Olives and pistachios, currently.

What I’m Grateful For:

Online community.

Seeing herons nesting and blossom in a local park.

Daylight after 5pm.

What I’m Looking Forward To:

Joining the lovely Mitle Southey’s The Commons in the spring.

A folk gig this weekend.

What’s Inspiring Me:

My Mandala clients.

Friends who craft.

I love to hear what’s on your list - drop a comment below!

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